Low-carb snacks: savoury and sweet

Every snack here has under 20 g net carbs per serving. Savoury options include crackers, air fryer veg crisps, stuffed eggs and roll-ups; sweet ones include energy balls, fudge and nut bites. The exact figures are on every recipe.

Crisps, biscuits and bars are the classic carb-heavy snacks. These recipes use cheese, eggs, nuts, seeds and veg instead: parmesan crisps, linseed crispbread, courgette muffins, air fryer radishes or roast beef roll-ups. For something sweet, there are energy balls, fudge and nut cookies. About half the recipes are vegan, and each has under 20 g net carbs per serving.

Low-carb snack recipes

Keto parmesan crisps with herbs – 300 kcal
Keto salmon and avocado rolls – 420 kcal
Low-carb prawn and pepper stir-fry – 240 kcal
Keto salmon and avocado rolls – 410 kcal
Keto cucumber bites with smoked trout and dill cream cheese – 152 kcal
Low-carb salmon and cucumber rolls – 250 kcal
Vegan high-fibre linseed crispbread – 180 kcal
Vegan dark chia seed crispbread with avocado dip – 350 kcal
Vegetarian feta and courgette fritters – 320 kcal
Keto smoked salmon rolls with avocado cream cheese – 390 kcal
Low-carb tuna and bean salsa – 290 kcal
Roasted edamame – 193 kcal
Vegan seitan buffalo wings – 380 kcal
Low-carb chocolate cookie sandwiches – 288 kcal
Vegetarian courgette crisps with parmesan – 220 kcal
Low-carb feta and carrot muffins – 280 kcal
Low-fat quark praline snack – 150 kcal
High-protein wild salmon and walnut snack – 320 kcal
Keto macadamia and blueberry muffins – 590 kcal
Skyr aioli with herbs for fondue and raclette – 92 kcal
Keto smoked tofu and egg muffins with spinach – 180 kcal
Banana oat cookies with walnuts – 60 kcal
Avocado and egg toast with chilli flakes – 380 kcal
Vegan veggie sticks with creamy hummus – 180 kcal

Frequently asked questions

Which snacks work for low-carb?

Savoury: cheese or seed crackers, veg sticks with a dip, stuffed eggs, olives, nuts and veg crisps. Sweet: energy balls made from nuts and cocoa, fudge, or berries with yoghurt.

How many carbs does a low-carb snack have?

At SmarTasty, under 20 g net carbs (carbs minus fibre) per serving. The exact figures are on every recipe.

Can low-carb snacks contain dates?

In small amounts. Dates contain a lot of carbs, so these recipes use them sparingly – otherwise a serving would go over 20 g net carbs.

Which snacks can I make ahead?

Crackers and crispbread keep for about a week in an airtight container, energy balls for 5 to 7 days in the fridge, muffins for 3 to 4 days. Stuffed eggs and dips are best made fresh.

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Low-carb meal plan